There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to CathaysMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
33 min£5–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontypridd to Cardiff11.6 mi
32 min£1Line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Caddy`s to Law Courts RJ132
1h 4m£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle11.7 mi
18 min£28–35Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle11.7 mi
18 min£3–5
Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £28 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caddy`s and arriving at Law Courts RJ. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Cathays. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Pontypridd and Cardiff Castle is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £10.
The train from Pontypridd to Cathays takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Caddy`s station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Cardiff Castle, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypridd to Cathays every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Caddy`s to Law Courts RJ every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cathays
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Caddy`s to Law Courts RJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pontypridd to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
RT Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7802 251 236
- Website
- rt-taxis.business.site
Pontypridd Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 7778 168 868
- Website
- pontypriddtaxiservices.co.uk
Fox Cabs Pontypridd
- Phone
- +44 7537 836 179
A & L Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7969 057 821
- Website
- pontypridd-taxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Law Courts RJ station.
Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Pontypridd to Cardiff Castle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontypridd and Cardiff Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.